Corona Virus #5

[k0ua]

we are way behind the curve on this one, we should have been doing this 20+ years ago!

Yep...

 

[Agvg]

Or maybe because the State controls all communication through the media and personal devices now.

Yes, both Russia and China are very afraid of anything destabilizing the regime, Putin is working hard to create external enemies to hide behind. We have had a quite open border against russia, but who knows when it will be open again, Russia has become more closed even befor this crisis.

 

[rswyan]

This is the best thing I've ever seen today .

#COVID2019

Twitter

:thumbsup:

 

[MGH PA]

You self-isolating ?

I have been since Friday since our schools closed.

 

[rswyan]

I have been since Friday since our schools closed.

Good deal ... :thumbsup:

Will probably turn out to be a normal cold or something ... but don't be hero: if it gets to the point where you feel it's warranted, seek medical treatment immediately.

 

[ruffdog]

I will take a shot at answering this one. An article weeks ago in the Wall Street Journal explained that Italy has the lowest number of hospital beds and physicians per capita of any European nation. The US has a higher rate than any European nation. Combine that low rate with no border control and the disaster happening now was predicted weeks ago.

Disclaime: I read the WSJ article only once so I donNt remember specific rates but the articleç—´ point was Italy has fewer health resources and open borders so it was expected to be a humanitarian disaster.

Gee, it looks like the US has LESS beds than Italy.

List of countries by hospital beds - Wikipedia

To prepare for a spike in coronavirus cases, the US will need more hospital beds - Vox

 

[rswyan]

Hey Locknut ...

US testing two generic drugs as possible coronavirus treatments | TheHill

 

[95XL883]

But aren't all of the European Union Countries open borders? From what I have read the Italian health system is totally overwhelmed.

You are probably right on the border part. Still the article痴 point was Italy has fewer health resources than other countries. Ok one that low resource rate with no containment effort and the disaster was predicted.

When the US started restricting travel there were some objections but it appears to be the right action. Basically slow the progression so resources aren稚 overwhelmed.

So sad for Italy.

 

[95XL883]

Gee, it looks like the US has LESS beds than Italy.

List of countries by hospital beds - Wikipedia

To prepare for a spike in coronavirus cases, the US will need more hospital beds - Vox

You may be right but what I read indicated the opposite. The key seems to be to slow the progression so resources aren’t overwhelmed.

 

[95XL883]

Hey Locknut ...

US testing two generic drugs as possible coronavirus treatments | TheHill

Geez, hope they are right on Losartin. My wife and I are both on it. And are prescriptions were just refilled on a quarterly basis.